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Webster 1913 Edition

Trug

Trug

,
Noun.
[Cf.
Trough
.]
1.
A trough, or tray.
Specifically:
(a)
A hod for mortar.
(b)
An old measure of wheat equal to two thirds of a bushel.
Bailey.
2.
A concubine; a harlot.
[Obs.]
Taylor (1630).

Webster 1828 Edition

Trug

TRUG

,
Noun.
A hod. This is our trough and tray; the original pronunciation being retained in some parts of England. The word was also used formerly for a measure of wheat, as much, I suppose as was carried in a trough; three trugs making two bushels.

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